In line with its objective of providing infrastructural support to educational institutions in the country, the management and staff of Skool Media on Wednesday donated laptops and other security apparatus to the Federal Science & Technical College Yaba (FSTCY), Lagos State, as part of its Education First Campaign initiative.
Mr. Moses Imayi, MD/Project Director, Skool Media, Speaking during the presentation of the items to the school management, said that they were in the school as part of support scheme in ensuring quality education in a serene environment.
He described the gesture as a reinforcement of Skool Media’s commitment of providing infrastructural support to the advancement of knowledge in the country.
Mr. Imayi said, “Quality education can only thrive in a safe environment for our kids, as part of that commitment, Skool Media in partnership with management of Federal Science and Technology College (FSTC), Yaba conducted two-day training on best security practices on the 25th and 26th October for the 27 security personnel attached to the FSTC Yaba.
“As a follow up to that training and in order to equip them with the right tools, today (Wednesday) we are donating three (3) patrol bicycles, 10 Walkie-Talkies, eight (8) security searchlights, 10 raincoats, 10 security batons and 20 security whistles as part of the campaign drive as we believe a safe environment enables educational success for students and as a scheme to encourage our security officers on the need to put their best to work”.
As part of the Skool Media’s commitment as an organisation to enhance quality education and to provide the right tools to be globally competitive, they also donated 20 laptops to the Vice Principals and Heads of Departments of FSTC Yaba.
“At Skool Media Limited, education is pivotal to the growth of any economy and we will not relent in offering our services to ensure the momentum is maintained”, Mr. Imayi added.
Dr. Ogochukwu Ufoegbune, Director/Principal, FSTC Yaba, while receiving the items on behalf of the school management, described Skool Media as worthy partners with the School in the areas of ICT advancements.
Some of the items donated to FSTC Yaba by Skool Media
“I am happy about these donations because it will improve situation of teaching, learning and security of lives and property in the FSTC Yaba. Invariably, it will boost the overall performance of our school.
“Honestly, this is not the first intervention to FSTC Yaba by Skool Media and I hope it will not be the last” the Director/Principal added.
Present at the ceremony were the Director/Principal of the School, Dr. Ogochukwu Ufoegbune, the PTA Chairman, Mr. Olisaeloka Anene, the Vice Principals, members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (FSTC Yaba Chapter), heads of departments and the chief security officer of the school.